Applicable to ALL categories - English proficiency is waived if the exchange visitor applicant is a citizen of an exempt country. Click here for the list of exempt countries.
Citizen of a non-exempt country must submit one of the following:
- If the exchange visitor applicant graduated from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, please submit official transcripts, diploma supplements, academic evaluations, or diploma. If the institution is not located in an exempt country (see list above), the document must indicate that the language of instruction was English.
- Official test of English language proficiency, taken within the last two years, with scores as follows:
- International English Language Testing System - IELTS: 5.5 overall
- Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test - TOEFL iBT: 69
- Pearson Tests of English - PTE: 44
- Common European Framework - CEFR: B1
- A third-party English verification through English3 will be an acceptable option with a minimum score of 3.0*. The exchange visitor applicant will conduct this process after the department submits the request and the exchange visitor logs in to the EVS platform. An additional fee of USD 99 will apply and is the responsibility of the exchange visitor applicant (additional registration fees may apply for registration in China). Test results are received by the EVS online platform within 2-5 days. Certificates with a score of 3.0 or higher may be used again for future UF visits for up to 4 years.